So, you’re coming to Dal. Well… you’ve made the right choice! Anxious? Don’t be! Here are 50 life-saving tips for freshmen at Dalhousie University.
Halifax springs consist of rain, rain and more rain.
Way cheaper than buying new.
Shower shoes! Shower shoes! Shower Shoes!
Making friends is what university is for and the best classes are when you can meet people with similar interests.
Try to get your Dalcard or textbooks online if you can. The lines at o-week are crazy long.
Way cheaper.
If the class you want to get in is full – there’s always a lot of turn around!
(For the washing machines)
I remember turning all my white clothes pink in my first year.
So many people don’t know what Dal offers, but there is so much: peer mentors, discussion groups, advising, RAs, student union, etc. etc.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Student Union building!
In the basement of the student union building (1 visit/week/student).
For backup funds, for ID downtown, your bus pass, anything.
Bring local, wholesome food to students for a discounted price (see posters around the SUB for details).
Sometimes they’re recommended, not needed.
Once you’re registered for classes (on Dalonline); this will show you if you have all the requirements for your program and what else you need.
It always goes back to Dal and it comes every 10 minutes.
On Dalonline. So it’s never too late to apply for financial assistance.
For your health/midnight munchies needs!
Long for your late night study sessions.
There’s a salon in the basement of the student union building, and Dee’s Dews is pretty chill and cheap right on Lemarchant Street too.
Where you can make same-day urgent, sometimes also same-week non-urgent appointments (check out dal.ca for more info).
There’s SO many places to eat out on campus and in Halifax and you’re money WILL go quickly if you don’t plan ahead.
So try to find your classes beforehand if you’re stressed out about getting lost.
Seriously, most class announcements, cancellations and grades will come through here.
Tiger Patrol!
Take that as you will.
Dal Security will text you when there are building/campus closures.
Located on the 2nd floor of the student union building, and only 10 cents/sheet of paper!
And they always give you extra sushi too!
There’s nothing worse than waiting until the last minute to know if you get that extra test time.
So even though Dal does have a campus for engineers, your classes won’t really be there until 2nd, 3rd and 4th year. Keep this in mind when looking for living accommodations!
Unless you prefer hand-writing over typing. The majority of students type out notes and a lot of work is done just with your computer.
Is great compared to small-towns; but sometimes, you will hate it (buses don’t really follow the schedule in messy, winter months).
When the majority of students go away, the mice come out to play. But really, don’t worry they won’t hurt you, they’re just a little gross!
If you’re not interested in getting wet when it’s raining/snowing! Definitely check them out. freshmen at dalhousie university
On Spring Garden that has insanely cheap breakfast for those mornings-after.
Sometimes, the liquor store (NSLC) will ask for more than 1 piece of ID. And if you’re drinking in residence, you could get a fine for having liquor in the halls or underage drinking (out of all the res rules, these ones are probably the best to know).
There’s usually multiple sections of the same class – and checking rate my prof can be a huge lifesaver GPA-wise.
Fit4Less is $10/month, and boxing classes, pole dancing classes, salsa classes, bellydancing classes and yoga/hot yoga places have student rates!
Public intoxication fines are forever increasing in Halifax and it’s nice to have a friend throughout the night too!
You are here for school after all. And Dal is the place to be for academics – so many students get published through their class work, even. Just don’t be afraid to have other forms of fun too!
September and October are KILLER hot and you’ll definitely want a fan to get through the nights.
For your daily-dose of memes and a good laugh.
Giving the opportunity for discounted city-event participation all year long (like surfing, clay cafe, ghost tours, board room cafes, Escape Rooms, etc!).
They always have a MASSIVE sale (you may even buy some Christmas gifts for your family too.
In whatever way works best for you, don’t forget that your mental health is more important than pleasing your friends or getting an A!
We’ve all been there. And in a new place, it’s pretty inevitable. But eventually with great friends, Dal will turn into your new home.y
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